Lakeland to commission study for solutions to devastating flooding around Lake Bonny
A new $85,000 watershed study, conducted in partnership with Polk County, will examine the city’s pumping system and broader ...
Streamline Technologies Implements Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Manatee County, Florida
SPRINGS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 /, Inc. is proud to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge real-time flood forecasting and early warning system, FloodWise, developed ...
Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new ...
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Southwest Florida Water Management District faces hurricane debris and damage
SWFWMD could free up $4.34 million to clear debris and repair damage caused by the three hurricanes that hit Florida in 2024.
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How Florida water managers are dealing with increased flooding from rainfall due to climate change
Homes, cars and streets were flooded with rainwater for days — and even weeks — after Hurricane Milton, which overwhelmed ...
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Ron DeSantis says he wouldn’t leave Florida amid storm, but he went to Ohio in 2023 during Ft. Lauderdale flooding
The political travel continued that week for DeSantis, though he did come to the state to sign the Heartbeat Protection Act ...
New report finds $25B in insured losses from Hurricane Milton. Florida reports lower total
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation data shows that Milton's estimated insured losses are much at $3.6 billion.
Buying a house in a flood zone? Know the risks first
Before buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to know the risks and costs involved — especially with the increase in ...
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Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount
WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% ...